A constant interplay takes place on the surface of the body between cells, the immune system and the skin microbiota. We do ...

As the temperature drops and sniffles start making their rounds, we’re all thinking about ways to strengthen our immunity: vitamin C, hand sanitizer, maybe a flu shot. But while you’re focused on ...

The integumentary system comprises the skin, hair, nails, and glands that produce sweat and oil. It is a complex organ that helps protect the body and regulates various essential processes. These ...

The human skin is home to a wide variety of bacteria. The composition of the community of bacteria—called the "skin microbiota"—has serious implications for skin health. A healthy balance between ...

Diagnosis and management of atopic dermatitis, a type of eczema, are complicated by skin temperature fluctuations, unclear ...

Electronic skin (e-skin) is a broad class of thin, mechanically flexible, and often stretchable electronic devices engineered to replicate – and in many cases surpass – the sensory capabilities of ...

Researchers developed the TUS Skin Bacteria Co-culture (TSBC) medium, a novel system that enables the balanced cultivation of multiple skin bacteria. This breakthrough allows for a more detailed study ...